My support dog needs your support.

Nov 13, 2016 2:34 AM

SirStylus

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This is Rook. She's my emotional support animal.

My name is Seth. I suffer from Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and PTSD. Rook is what helps me get out of bed in the morning, and keeps me sleeping sound at night, and makes life worth living in-between. I've had her since she was 6 weeks old.

She's sick. Very sick.

My pet sitter mistakenly let her out of her sight for long enough for her to ingest a bottle of pills. She is showing signs of severe toxicity and it has only gotten worse in the two days since she's been admitted.

I never thought I’d have to make one of these. I’m trembling and feel like I’m going to vomit. If the toxicity in her kidneys doesn’t go down in the next day her chances don’t look good.

I was told that we’re not quite at the stage where we have to consider a new kidney, but the fact that it’s even been brought to the table is severely worrying. If it came to that though not many vets are okay to do such a procedure so in addition to what I would assume is an exorbitant fee I would have to travel.

I currently work as a server at a retirement facility. I don’t have the finances to make these things happen. I’d happily put myself in the poorhouse if it meant I could help my baby girl but putting me in the poorhouse is not a hard thing to do. It's something I basically have already done.

I’m asking for anyone’s help. I need money. I don’t know how much but it’s already cost me a couple thousand just to come this far. If you can’t help please send this along. Upvote it so it gets seen. I’m begging you. Don’t just scroll past this. I genuinely don’t think I could live without her.

She’s not even a year old yet. She hasn’t even begun to live. Don’t let me lose her. Please.

If I manage to raise more than the funds required I'll happily donate the remainder to some form of animal organization. I'm open to suggestions here. I don't want money. I just want my girl back.

Thank you.

Link to the gofundme page:
https://www.gofundme.com/help-pay-for-rooks-vet-costs

As an update to those who have seen this before: we've raised a lot of money and I am just so beside myself thinking about how generous people can be. $2,500 is not a small number! But Rook is approaching a very serious moment. Tonight in about 2 hours the veterinary hospital will take her 96 hour bloodwork. Most dogs with this kind of toxicity see improvement by 48, but her levels have only gotten higher. If her levels haven't dropped by tonight her prospects start looking grim. The next steps would be dialysis or transplant of her kidneys, which are both about as expensive as they sound. So please show us your support. Even just a dollar, or even just an upvote or share could help save her life.

(By the way I'm openly admitting that I've reposted this, I'm just trying to make sure it gets maximum exposure. If it helps I've added a new picture every time I added it.)

I have a few update images. Shes gotten a lot of her appetite an energy back.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Also for those concerned with the legitimacy of my campaign I hope this will ease your concerns:

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I will donate one of my kidneys for that fucking dog

10 years ago | Likes 136 Dislikes 0

I feel the same way.

10 years ago | Likes 23 Dislikes 0

Sorry for your pup. My ESA ate a bottle of heart pills once. Luckily they turned out to not be toxic. Still scary in the ER waiting for her

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I guess I'll upvote THIS repost.

10 years ago | Likes 24 Dislikes 4

Go and cut a kidney out of your pet sitter. Seems fair.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I sincerely hope Rook, and you, feel better and get home in good health.

10 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

Oh god. I'm so sorry.

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I will literally trade my soul for that dog to be okay, i hope he'll be fine OP

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I would do the same thing. She's my baby girl.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Yeah, she seems like the cutest around! Stay strong OP

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I can't help financially since I myself am in a bad place. Sorry, OP. But I will +1 for exposure. Good luck and hang in there.

10 years ago | Likes 34 Dislikes 2

I don't blame you. To be honest I'm right there too. Just your well wishes and word spreading means the world to me.

10 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 1

I hope things go better for the both of us.

10 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

So sorry about your baby girl @OP. I can't help financially, because the job I moved for fell through. Upvoting for awareness.

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

Thank you so much. I'm in a pretty bad financial rut myself, so I know how that is. I hope things go smoother for us both.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Hang in there, OP. Sending good vibes and healing energy to you and your precious pup.

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Fuck, if I weren't broke I'd donate. Really hope ye pull through

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

You don't have to donate to help, just spreading the word means so much to us. I'm sadly not so well off either so I know how that can be.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Update? (7 months after post)

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I do not like the cone of shame

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

This made me smile. She is totally rocking that face.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Wish I could help with more than an upvote. Thinking of you and your girl.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Just knowing her cause is getting the most exposure it can means so much. Thank you.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Have you looked into getting a donor from a shelter and adopting him after surgery?

10 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

If you wanted me to explain it though I could send a DM.

10 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

I would be way more than willing to do so but sadly dog organ donation is very complex. Too complex for one imgur post to explain.

10 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

Eh I'll try anyway. Dogs have 100s of blood types, and even under the best circumstances only a 40% organ transplant success rate.

10 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

Actually that was way easier than I thought.

10 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 2

What about a greyhound? I heard they were universal donors? That's a low success rate. It sucks

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

Is that true? If so that's really cool! If I wasn't bumming so hard I'd be curious to know the science behind why that is.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Look for organizations that help with donations! It's a lot of calling but free money is money. Good luck to you and pupper.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Do you know of any I could start looking into? It's a good idea for sure, but any leads would be a tremendous help.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I am so sad to see this little girl has to suffer so much pain . I hope she can make it ! Sending you love ,OP

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Thankfully she's not in much pain, aside from irritation due to the cone and IV. She was just very lethargic. She's actually started to (1)

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Show more energy recently, though. (2)

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I don't have much @OP but I donated what I could and upvoted. Please let us know how it turns out.

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Thank you so much! Any donation really is just so touching, especially if you say you're not so well off yourself.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I made another imgur post about her recovering but it never got popular so just in case you didn't see on the GoFundMe her /1

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

kidneys are functional again. She may or may not have problems later in life but for now she's completely fine. /2

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I hope the results show improvement. I can't help with money, but you and rook are in my thoughts <3

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

They have shown some very small improvement, but not out of the woods. If you're curious you can read the GoFundMe page. Thank you so much!

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I can't help with money, but I can help in other ways. Shared, +1, favourite. I'm also here if you want to talk. ❤ shell get through this

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Thank you so much for the support! Just knowing it's reaching as many people as possible means the world to me.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

You're most welcome. She looks like a beautiful baba and she is so proud of her daddy :)

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Donated and upvoted! Sending prayers, kind thoughts, and love.

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 2

It means so much to me and Rook. If you're interested I'm writing up an update on her condition which will be placed on her GoFundMe page.

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Send the story to your local news station. It'll get the word out. A friend did that recently when her dog escaped after a bad car accident

10 years ago | Likes 56 Dislikes 0

He was found a few days later safe and sound

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I'm so glad that helped find him. That was very clever of you to try.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Can't take credit for it :) But they shared with a lot of local facebook pages too which helped

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Thats not a bad idea. Sadly I'm not even sure what news stations we have local. Haven't had TV in ages. Might be worth looking into though.

10 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 0

If you're comfortable telling me the city/state you live in I might be able to help

10 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Saint Louis, MO.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

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9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

@Feedmenoms

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Thanks dude :D posted some of the local stations

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

It looks like those are the main ones in your area. You could post a link to your post on their facebook pages too.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Thank you much. I got in contact with KMOV. I'm not sure how long their news screening process takes but, well, worth a shot I guess.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I miss being a kid when I could just say the word gay or call people gay for no reason. I need an emotional support animal for that reason.

10 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 23

Go fuck yourself.

10 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 5

I never thought I'd say this, but thanks Hitler. Your secret's safe with me.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

That's gay.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Look into the CareCredit.com card if your vet accepts it. Per brochure, high start out tier is $5K. You can apply online.

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

If you need cheaper than vet practice/hospital meds, try Pethealt">.com">Pethealthpharmacy.com and Diamonback.com for compounded generic meds.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

$200/mo brand name meds from my vet cost $22 a month from PHP.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Also, if you end up doing sub-q fluids at home instead of at vet, Costco can sell you 12 electrolyte IV bags for about $26 vs $30/bag vet $.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Thank you so much for all the advice. I already got the carecredit card, but the rest is good info. Thank you!

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

You're welcome. :)

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

My heart goes out to you OP, but don't you guys get pet insurance over there?

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Truth be told I don't even have human insurance. I fall in a income bracket where I don't pay fines for being uninsured but can't (1)

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

receive low cost healthcare. I can't afford it for either of us sadly. I do have preventative care for Rook since it's fairly cheap but (2)

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

that only brings down the costs of her immunizations and such.(3)

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I see these things and immediately want to call bull. As a vet I want to know what the pills were, how many were swallowed and....

10 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 2

I got the pictures you asked for: .

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

@reginaphalangebananahammock

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Thank you for this. I'm sorry I was sceptical. Her chart looks good and she is receiving excellent care.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

You don't have to be sorry for being skeptical, as I said in response to another one of your comments a healthy skepticism will keep you (1)

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

from being taken advantage of but I wish you would have read my other comments or sent me a DM before making a post trying to slander me.(2)

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Hi. I am a friend of the poster. This is not bull. We are trying to do everything we can. The pills were ibuprofen, a lot of ibuprofen

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

How much ibuprofen? (in milligrams). The pic of her in the buster collar is stained with charcoal so she was made to vomit. When was that?

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

By counting the pills I found, guessing how many I took, and checking how many were originally in the bottle my guessed put it at (1)

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

between 30 and 40 200 mg tablets of ibuprofen. (2)

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Still need proof. You could be anyone.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Well I can't exactly prove she's my friend without like posting a picture of her, but if you check the donation page you can see a (1)

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

$1000 dollar donation from Christine, and her imgur username is "Chris to the tine".

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I work at an er vet. We accept payments through our website. All the donating person needs is your client id number. Does the place she's 1/

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

at have that as an option? If so you could make an update to your post and give the needed info. This way skeptics can call and confirm 2/

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Almost the entire bottle, over 400mg. She has been on 3x IV fluids for over 96 hours now. She completed activated charcoal in the first 48

10 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Dogs can receive 5mg/kg of ibuprofen therapeutically. It's not recommended due to risk of gastric ulceration.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Just a correction it was 30 to 40 200mg pills.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

2) 400mg at 5mg/kg would be OK for an 80kg dog. The pictures here are not of an 80kg dog. For that amount of ibuprofen she needs emesis

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Her toxicity levels started to go up after 48 hours instead of going down. As of yesterday, her BEU levels have started to go down but not

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

her creatine levels. those are still trending up. I hope this is enough information to prove that this is for real and he needs help

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

3) charcoal treatment and supportive therapy. Not a $20,000 campaign to scam people. It's not fair.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

I listed a price for the disaster scenario. If she doesn't need all the funds raised I fully intend to donate whatever is left over (1)

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

to some form of animal fund. I actually am not sure what charities I have to choose from so I'm open to suggestions. (2)

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I would also want proof of her vet care such as a post of her at the vets, a picture of her medical notes (kennel chart)

10 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 2

otherwise, I'm sorry, I just don't believe you

10 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 2

I just cringe at the thought of dialysis and kidney transplant. i'm an icu rvt and i know first hand the suffering involved during both 1/?

10 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Agreed. Kidney transplant is not allowed in the UK.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Of those procedures. And kidney transplants involve cutting open another dog, plus adopting another dog. If you can't afford it now 2/?

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Stop because the ongoing costs are just insane! Also yes i want to know what these mystery pills are.

10 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

I don't blame you. I can see how someone might try to do something like this to make a quick buck. The pills were ibuprofen 200 mg (1)

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I have included pictures of her at the vet already so not sure how much more to do there, and I don't have any paperwork with me but (2)

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I just noticed that in the first picture you can actually see the IV in her front left leg, with some blood in the tubes. Does that help?

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I can try to get some next time I visit her. (3)

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